What has Christmas got to do with Harry Potter, you might ask?
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Combine the obvious aspect of magic with childhood imagination, and you are a step closer.
At the Sydney home of Sue and Chris Papas there is no sign of a snowman, reindeer, Santa Claus or his sleigh.
Instead, the grandparents of Harry Potter fans captured the essence of the wizarding world to transfigure their property into a magical wonderland during their suburb's popular Christmas lights display.
Floating candles, golden snitches and a whomping willow adorn the yard to complete the Hogwarts-inspired light show.
Magical creatures fly across the rooftop, and a statue of Dobby the house elf awaits his gift of new socks.
The spellbinding house lights up the night sky from 7.30pm daily until Boxing Day. Those in Sydney can experience the magic at 30 Alfred Street, Ramsgate Beach.
